Hunting Season is always a special time of the year. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why The Waterfowl Hunter has put together the hunting dates for Nebraska.
These dates serve as a general guide for more specific hunting visit Nebraska Game and Parks.
Deer
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 1,2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
| November Firearm | Nov. 11,2017 | Nov. 19, 2017 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Late Firearm (Antlerless Only) | Jan. 1,2018 | Jan. 15,2018 |
Antelope
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug. 20,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Muzzleloader | Sept. 16,2017 | Oct. 1,2017 |
| Firearm | Oct. 14,2017 | Oct. 29,2017 |
| November Late Doe/Fawn | Nov. 1,2017 | Jan. 31,2018 |
Elk
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Archery Bull | Sept. 15,2017 | Oct. 29,2017 |
| Firearm Bull | Sept. 30,2017 | Oct. 29,2017 |
| Cow, Private Land | Aug. 15,2017 | Oct. 29,2017 |
| Cow, Private Land | Dec. 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Cow, Public Land | Sept. 30,2017 | Oct. 29,2017 |
| Cow, Public Land | Dec. 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
Bighorn Sheep
| First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|
| Nov. 28,2017 | Dec. 22,2017 |
Turkey
| Hunt Type | First Day | Last Day |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Youth Archery | March 25,2017 | May 31,2017 |
| Spring Archery | March 25,2017 | May 31,2017 |
| Spring Youth Shotgun | April 8,2017 | May 31,2017 |
| Spring Shotgun | April 15,2017 | May 31,2017 |
| Fall Youth Archery and Shotgun | Sept. 15,2017 | Jan. 31,2018 |
| Fall Archery and Shotgun | Sept. 15,2017 | Jan. 31,2018 |
Mountain Lion
| No Season Has Been Authorized for 2017 |
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